Текст песни Billy Bragg - God`s Footballer
Billy Bragg - God`s Footballer слова песни
God`s footballer hears the voices of anglesAbove the choir at MolyneauxGod`s footballer stands on the doorstepAnd brings the Good News of the Kingdom to comeWhile the crowd sing `Rock of Ages`The goals bring weekly wagesYet the glory of the sports pagesIs but the worship of false idols and tempts him notGod`s footballer turns on a sixpenceAnd brings the Great Crowd to their feet in praise of himGod`s footballer quotes from the GospelsWhile knocking on doors in the Black Country back streetsHe scores goals on a SaturdayAnd saves souls on a SundayFor the Lord says these are the Last DaysPrepare thyself for the Judgement yet to comeHis career will be over soonAnd the rituals of a Saturday afternoonBid him a reluctant farewellFor he knows beyond the sport lies the spiritual